Sports Illustrated Oregon Ducks News, Analysis and More
Oregon and Arizona are playing each other on Saturday. The Ducks are looking for an important win heading into their bye week. Arizona is looking to upset the odds.
Oregon is playing Arizona in their sixth game of the season. Arizona has the second-best passing offense in the Pac-12. The Wildcats have won all their games in Arizona Stadium by an average of 27.5 points. Oregon is too good and will win. They will play UCLA next.
Bo Nix has set his career records in passing and rushing in the last two weeks. Arizona has the second-highest rated passing defense in Pac-12. The Ducks ran for 351 yards last week. Jayden de Laura leads the Pac 12's No. 2 passing attack. Oregon gives up more passing yards than anyone else in Pacific 12.
Oregon is looking to win their third straight game on the road against Arizona. Arizona has seen a drastic improvement this season and is 3-2. The Ducks are a work in progress defending the pass and have proven to be vulnerable through the air. Oregon will have to execute better in the red zone and keep their run game solid.
Oregon is going to beat Arizona 35-31. The game will be like the one in Pullman.
Oregon's offense is scorching right now. Arizona let Cal hang 49 on them. If Oregon can slow down the passing attack and play clean football, they should be able to win comfortably.
